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SmashDreadnot OP t1_j0u0ovj wrote

Reply to comment by razor_sharp_pivots in A Vertical Drone Panorama from the Ellis River to Mount Washington hiding in the louds today. by SmashDreadnot

This wasn't taken in the WMNF.

But if you're so concerned about it, here is the WMNF page with the document that governs drone usage in the WMNF. You should probably read it to find out what is actually legal.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/whitemountain/home/?cid=FSEPRD612188

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ElisabetSobeckPhD t1_j0votq4 wrote

people are annoyed because the majority a lot of drone users dgaf about rules.

multiple times just in the last few months I've seen people flying drones directly in front of the no drones signs on the Kanc.

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SmashDreadnot OP t1_j0vuf7l wrote

Right, and I absolutely understand a appreciate that sentiment, but attacking one dude on the internet who can immediately provide proof that he wasn't breaking any rules is not an effective solution, nor is it a good look.

Nothing is going to change until the WMNF rangers actually do something about people who don't follow the rules.

I, however, have the map that I posted the link to, downloaded on my phone, and reference it any time I go anywhere near the WMNF, just to make sure I'm not that guy. Also I generally don't fly my drone around people anyway, and if I do, I always ask first, and no one has told me to fuck off yet, especially if I offer to take their picture and email it to them.

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Otherwise-Profitable t1_j2cd7mc wrote

Curious. Why are there no drone zones? Is it because of potential loss/crashing of drone someplace unaccessible?

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ElisabetSobeckPhD t1_j2d3xfj wrote

pretty sure it's just because they are super annoying and also disturb wildlife.

same reason you can't ride dirt bikes or snowmobiles not in designated areas.

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razor_sharp_pivots t1_j0u1jja wrote

Just because something is legal doesn't mean it should be happening.

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SmashDreadnot OP t1_j0u54fc wrote

Haha. Just because you don't think it should be happening doesn't mean I care (or the WMNF cares) what you think.

Were you standing right there on the bank of the Ellis river with me yesterday to be "annoyed" by the sound my drone over the sounds of all the vehicles on rt 16? Nope.

Find something else to bitch about.

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